Meet the Team

At VDM Optometrists, we believe that exceptional eye care starts with a compassionate, highly skilled team. Across our branches in the Western Cape, our optometrists and optical staff are dedicated to providing thorough diagnostic care and personalized eyewear solutions for your entire family.

Get to know the experts behind your vision care.

Management

Elizma van Milligen

Director

Gail Cole

Operations Manager

Kenridge

Elizma van Milligen

Owner and Kenridge Optometrist
admin@vdmoptom.co.za

– B.Optom (UFS) with diagnostic privileges
– Registered with HPCSA
– Advanced studies in Pediatric Optometry
  (Pediatric Training Academy)
– Advanced studies in Diabetic Retinopathy
  (GIO)
– Diploma in Neuro-rehabilitation in
  Traumatic Brain Injury
– Member of the Graduate Institute of
  Optometry
– Stark Griffen Dyslexia Specialist
– Certificate in Binocular Vision
– Certificate in Myopia Control

Karen Coetzee

Kenridge Optical Frontliner
kenridge@vdmoptom.co.za

Corné Beukes

Kenridge Optical Dispenser
kenridge@vdmoptom.co.za

Paarl

Belia Malan

Paarl Optometrist
optom.paarl@vdmoptom.co.za

– B.Optom (UFS) with diagnostic privileges
– Registered with HPCSA
– Advanced studies in Diabetic Retinopathy
   (GIO)
– Member of the Graduate Institute of
   Optometry
– Certificate in Binocular Vision
– Certificate in Myopia Control

Leahandi Daniels

Paarl Frontliner
paarl@vdmoptom.co.za

Ferdi Liebenberg

Paarl Optical Dispenser
paarl@vdmoptom.co.za

Glengarry

Vanessa Wiese

Glengarry Optometrist
optom.glengarry@vdmoptom.co.za

– B.Optom (UJ) with diagnostic privileges
– Registered with HPCSA
– Advanced studies in Pediatric Optometry
   (Pediatric Training Academy)
– Advanced studies in Diabetic Retinopathy
   (GIO)
– Member of the Graduate Institute of
   Optometry
– Certificate in Binocular Vision
– Certificate in Myopia Control

Stephan Olivier

Glengarry Practice Manager
reception.glengarry@vdmoptom.co.za

Genevieve Karsten

Glengarry Frontliner
glengarry@vdmoptom.co.za

Clara Anna Fontein

Casey Benadie

Clara Anna Fontein Optometrist
optom.clara@vdmoptom.co.za

– B.Optom (UJ) with diagnostic privileges
– Registered with HPCSA
– Member of the Graduate Institute of
   Optometry
– Certificate in Binocular Vision
– Certificate in Myopia Control

Neveline Mohammed

Clara Anna Fontein Frontliner
reception.clara@vdmoptom.co.za

Imaan Truter

Clara Anna Fontein Frontliner
clara@vdmoptom.co.za

Pediatric Optometrist | Kids Vision Optometrist | Behavioural Optometrist